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Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016
Microsoft

Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016

Australian tablet sales have seen modest growth for H1 2016 according to Telsyte, which says there's also a PC refresh on its way.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
​Synnex lands new AU distie deal with computer peripherals vendor
Synnex

​Synnex lands new AU distie deal with computer peripherals vendor

Synnex strikes distribution deal with ALOGIC, offering Australian channel high-quality computer cabling and USB peripherals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016

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Quantum Computer embraces SDN with Brocade in Shanghai
Quantum Computing

Quantum Computer embraces SDN with Brocade in Shanghai

Quanta Computer deploys Brocade-powered IP networks at factories, simplifying operations at network edge and data center.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Digital tools still need to work with analog brains
EduTech

Digital tools still need to work with analog brains

Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.

By Al Blake • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Which vendor remains on top in shrinking global tablet market?
Notebook

Which vendor remains on top in shrinking global tablet market?

Apple and Samsung defy downward trend in global tablet market, with IDC reporting year-over-year decline of 14.7%.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
PC vendors vying for position in declining market
Notebook

PC vendors vying for position in declining market

PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once
Cybersecurity

How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

It seems that for every work device you use, you have a personal alternative. But this means having twice as many gadgets & security concerns.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Hortonworks latest collab ups cloud innovation game for customers
Microsoft

Hortonworks latest collab ups cloud innovation game for customers

Hortonworks has partnered with Microsoft to update its Azure HDInsight Hadoop Cloud solution, providing faster query speeds and enhanced security.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning
Microsoft

STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Microsoft Surface Book a 'pretty special piece of gear'

Microsoft's Surface Book dazzles with its clever design and premium build, proving to be a savvy investment for Windows loyalists.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit
Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link Powerline AV2 1000 HD Gigabit

For a near bomb-proof means of filling in that pesky WiFi coverage hole, this offering from D-Link will be exactly what the doctor ordered.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Measuring the high costs of web malware protection
Malware

Measuring the high costs of web malware protection

The costs of recovering from a ransomware or other cyberattack are well understood…but how much should an organization spend to prevent one?.

By Kowsik Guruswamy • 7 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
PC market not looking great, experts warn
Notebook

PC market not looking great, experts warn

Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Hortonworks releases latest big data tool set
Data Analytics

Hortonworks releases latest big data tool set

Hortonworks releases version 2.5 of its big data software, offering new tools for data analytics and management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school
EduTech

Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school

Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.

By Education team • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Meet Kaby Lake: Intel uncovers its new 7th generation CPUs
Semiconductors

Meet Kaby Lake: Intel uncovers its new 7th generation CPUs

Still salivating, we've now got the good oil on the rest of Intel's new 7th-generation CPU range, codenamed Kaby Lake.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Exclusive: Dove Electronics on crusade to power up reseller print revenues
Notebook

Exclusive: Dove Electronics on crusade to power up reseller print revenues

Think print is dead? No chance says Dove Electronics. In fact it's a growing – and potentially profitable – market for Kiwi resellers the distie says.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016